Montale 2019 EDP

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Bengal Oud

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Montale Bengal Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Bengal Oud opens with Bergamot and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Leather, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Montale's Bengal Oud carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't an oud bomb, despite what Montale wants you to believe. Bengal Oud is a divisive beast, a leather-forward scent that smells great if you know what to expect, and disappointing if you were sold on the 'oud' marketing.
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Bengal Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and good longevity make it suitable for various settings, though the strong leather might be a bit much for a formal office. It lends itself well to dates and more dressed-up casual wear, with many finding it sophisticated. It's too heavy and complex for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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About

Opening with a sharp, metallic burst of bitter orange and bergamot, Bengal Oud quickly transitions into its true heart: supple, dry leather with earthy patchouli. A hint of powdery iris and subtle rose softens the edges before vetiver, cedar, and musky amber settle into a long-lasting, sophisticated base.